ISSN 2651-7108

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Definition:

TALA is a Filipino term which refers to list or records in history that gives primary information about the past events that shaped the world today. TALA is also associated with a bright star. History is considered as the mother of the human and social sciences since it serves as the light to other disciplines of which complexities may be understood through historical research or inquiry.

The connection between these two terms will give us a definition that history, as a tool for education, serves as the light to understand the present by considering the past as its moving force in solving recent problems and issues of the global society.

TALA is an Open Access Journal (OAJ) in History with the conviction of the significance of historical research in understanding human events. As open-access, it operates to impart credible historical knowledge for free; and as a journal, its editorial team shall ensure that articles are properly screened and guided by the double-blind review. It accommodates studies in general history: local and international, along with its many facets such political, social, economic, cultural, diplomatic and religious, to name a few.

This also serves as an avenue for review of published historical researches, reference and textbooks, and other materials directly related to historical research.

This journal is open to all professional historians, people with interest in historical studies, and for those who have a deep passion for the discipline.

Mission:

To introduce an open access journal in Philippine historical research and to take advantage of the use of the internet as a vehicle for the realization of the importance of historical studies in the growth and development of humanity.

Vision:

The journal envisions itself to be the pioneer open access journal in history in the Philippines. By providing an accessible journal that is free for all, it also envisions to uplift the essence of historical research in the plight of emerging technological advancement.

Objectives:

TALA aims to:

Establish an online journal that is free for all;

Raise the value of historical study in the 21st century;

Provide an avenue for the publication of academic research in history;

Promote the culture of research;

Encourage professionalism in writing history.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Emmanuel Jeric ALBELA University of Santo Tomas, Manila

MANAGING EDITORS

Miguel Antonio JIMENEZ

Collegio de San Juan De Letran, Manila

Jejomar PALMA

House of the Representatives, Quezon City

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Archie RESOS

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Aldrine GUEVARRA

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Salvador EVARDONE

St. Paul University System, Quezon City

John Edward ALFONSO

Mabalacat City College, Pampanga

Jose Victor JIMENEZ

De La Salle University, Manila

BOOK REVIEW EDITORS

Melanie MAGPANTAY

Espiritu Santo Parochial School, Manila

Eric PORTERA

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

STYLE AND COPY EDITORS

Cristina Garcia SERRANO

Richwell Colleges, Inc. Plaridel, Bulacan

Matthew Dominic DIMAPAWI

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Eric YABUT

Website Developer

INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL COLLABORATORS

Emmanuelle SINARDET

Université Paris Nanterre, France

Priyadarsi MUKHERJI

Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Joel CAMPBELL

Troy University, United States of America

Martin NITSCHE

Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Zaw Lynn AUNG

University of Yangon, Myanmar

Chandralingam Siva Sundara RAJA

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Restu GUNAWAN

University of Indonesia, Indonesia

Yukari ANDO

Osaka School of International Policy, Japan

Leighanne Kimberly YUH

Korea University, Republic of Korea

Marya Svetlana CAMACHO

Univeristy of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City Philippines

Sean O’REILLY

Akita International University, Japan

David MOSHER

Hijiyama University, Japan

Haruko SATOH

University of Osaka, Japan

ADVISORY BOARD

Head

Augusto DE VIANA

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Members

Neil Martial SANTILLAN

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

Antonio HILA

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

Fr. Rolando V. DELA ROSA, O.P.

Sub-Prior, Sto. Domingo Convent, Quezon City

TALA is an Open Access Journal and all articles are available on the internet to all users immediately upon its release in every issue.